Meiosis Tutorial

Problem 1: Number of chromosomes

A human cell has 46 total or 23 pairs of chromosomes.
Following mitosis, the daughter cells would each have a total
of ______ chromosomes. After meiosis I, the two daughter
cells would have _____chromosomes, and after meiosis II
______ chromosomes.

C.

23, 23, 23

Incorrect.Mitosis exactly duplicates the genetic material
giving 46 chromosomes to each daughter cell. Meiosis reduces the number of chromosomes to a haploid number (23).